Bob's Reliability Reef: 250 Basement Fish Room Build

[bobbravo2]

5/21 it’s coming!

I need some help on Saturday 5/23 @FishieBusiness any chance I can enlist the help of some pros?

 

[Cpage101]

Before
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After
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I wish I knew about raceways growing up. So much cleaner!

Panduit raceway for the win!

 

[bobbravo2]

Working on getting professional help on moving the tank.

I’ve shared photos of the basement entry, doorway/threshold, and destination area.


The tank is a Waterbox REEF LX 330.7. I do not have the physical tank yet, so please use the manufacturer specs for quoting:

• Display tank: 84.1” L × 29.5” W × 25.6” H
• Empty glass aquarium weight: 664 lb
• Glass thickness: 19mm / 3⁄4”
• Total system weight listed by Waterbox: 1,052 lb, but the aquarium will be moved empty
• Cabinet/stand ships separately from the glass tank

The basement door/threshold and destination path are shown in the attached photos. The doorway is tight, so please assume this needs a specialty heavy-glass plan. I can remove the door from the hinges and clear the path before arrival.


I also have some glass suction cups on-site, but please bring your own professional-rated glass suction cups, padding, dollies/panel carts, and enough crew for a 664 lb fragile glass aquarium.


Can you confirm:

1. Whether this is within your capability
2. Recommended crew size
3. Whether you want a quick video walkthrough from driveway to final location
4. Availability and estimated pricing
5. Insurance coverage for a large glass aquarium move

 

[bobbravo2]

Got a crew of 6 to come Friday morning. Definitely need a bigger crew for 650# of glass.

 

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[Sparent25]

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Wow - awesome looking tank! Exciting times

 

[bobbravo2]

Wow - awesome looking tank! Exciting times

Exciting indeed! 7 years of planning, all coming together now.

 

[bobbravo2]

Got lights installed under the tank.

Starting to mock up the plumbing


ALSO: key simplification: I decided NOT to keep the waterbox sump and attempt to have a gravity drain between them. Figured the Bashsea 60 pro is plenty big enough, and I don’t need another flood source.

Drilled the Frag Tank for a Durso overflow, since that will be the longest gravity run back to the sump.

Bought tons of PVC, and will start dry fitting it tomorrow